North Island Travel Tips

Explore 30 million year old limestone formations and a cave full of glowworms in Waitamo Caves . Those who fancy something a little more thrilling don?t have to go too far. Like black water ...
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A jagged expanse of rocky coves, sandy bays and ancient kauri forests, the Coromandel Peninsula is one of New Zealand?s most enchanting and untamed landscapes, curling off the east coast of the ...
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Wellington is at the heart of New Zealand ? it?s the southern-most city on the North Island, and the country?s capital. It is compact, wrapped around a beautiful harbor, with those beautiful ...
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At the northernmost tip of New Zealand is one of the country's best kept secrets: the picturesque Bay of Islands. This is where the locals come for holidays - there is something for whatever strikes ...
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Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, set between two harbors of staggering beauty. Whether your passion is America's Cup sailing or relaxed harbor cruises, exploring the wilderness or shopping, ...
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When it comes to countries that care about conservation, New Zealand has got it right. After all, this is a country where nearly 30% of the total land area is protected as some form of parkland, and ...
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1. Bay of Islands Tour the Bay of Islands on a full-day trip from Auckland. You'll see spectacular rural and coastal scenery en route, visit historic Waitangi, cruise from Paihia and have free ...
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In the first half of the 20th century, an English academic called Tolkien dreamed up a world called Middle-earth, largely based on his childhood in Birmingham, Middle England. The result was the ...
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Centrally-located in the Bay of Plenty and home to a deep water harbor, the port of Tauranga is a popular cruise hub with over 85 ships per year. The cruise port itself is actually located in the ...
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A verdant archipelago blessed with sun-soaked beaches and turquoise waters teeming with exotic marine life, the Bay of Islands is among New Zealand?s most idyllic destinations. The collection of 144 ...
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Rotorua and the sacred waters of the Bay of Plenty lie just 230km (140 miles) southeast of Auckland in New Zealand?s North Island. This famously lively geothermal hot spot abounds with spurting ...
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The Waitomo Caves are undoubtedly?and justifiably?one of the most popular attractions on the North Island. In addition to millions of stalactites which drip from the ceiling in a fascinating display ...
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Situated smack in the center of the expansive North Island, the city of Rotorua is known for its natural hot springs, Maori culture, and constant odor of pungent sulfur. Though Rotorua is one of the ...
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New Zealand is simply gorgeous. Lush rainforest, coastal walks, island cruises, snowfields, glowworm caves and bubbling mud ? there's plenty to enjoy on a short trip from Auckland! Drive to the ...
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